Diet feeder loaded with tractor loader

[Sheep]

Right well, that’s a tub mixer for me then. Any of our spring barley straw is likely to have the odd stone in it after I kick it into rows for the round baler - the ground here in places consists of stones with clay in it, not the other way around

We currently have a tub mixer but have previously had an abbey paddle. Definitely have broken a few knives in the abbey with stones - but have had our first broken knife in the tub at 5yrs old (stress fracture on the top knife from dropping silage blocks in). The right choice to go for a tub

 

[MickyMook]

We currently have a tub mixer but have previously had an abbey paddle. Definitely have broken a few knives in the abbey with stones - but have had our first broken knife in the tub at 5yrs old (stress fracture on the top knife from dropping silage blocks in). The right choice to go for a tub

Do you notice any difference in feed quality or diesel usage?

 

[Sheep]

Do you notice any difference in feed quality or diesel usage?

Diesel usage minimal difference comparing like for like mixes. The paddle mixed precision chop clamp silage and concentrates as quick as the tub.

We didn't put many bales through the paddle as it was a pain in the ass - tub is much better in that respect.

Paddle was better for consistent feed out rate, the tub lumps it out (no conveyor on either).

No difference in feed quality as both can be used to reach the desired chop length/even mix.